Tahlequah Tahlequah is home to the Cherokee Nation and offers Native American heritage and cultural activities. Some attractions include: • Cherokee National Capitol (c. 1870s) • Cherokee Supreme Court Building (c. 1845) • Cherokee National Prison (c. 1874) • The historic Seminary Hall located on the campus of Northeastern State University. There are several local downtown restaurants that won’t disappoint, each providing the local charm of the area. Take time to browse in the shops along the main Street, Muskogee Avenue….you will find Native American Art, a Christmas Shop, Antique Malls, and much more. Allow time to drive along the scenic Illinois River area. You can take float trips, relax at one of the rest areas, or enjoy activities at one of the many lodging facilities along the river. And if the river is not enough water for your group, Lake Tenkiller is a short distance south of town. Lake Tenkiller provides some of the best scuba diving in the state, along with golf and fishing. Don’t forget the Fin & Feather Inn and Restaurant, right off the lake, which specializes in large groups. Tahlequah Tourism 918.456.3742 [email protected] Muskogee Muskogee is known for its annual Azalea Festival where hundreds of bushes bloom every spring in Honor Heights Park. You can walk through the park and enjoy the beauty of this season. Then, during the Christmas holidays you can view this same park, as the “Garden of Lights” lights display. The renowned Five Civilized Tribes Museum, housed in an 1875 Indian Agency building in Honor Heights Park. The museum is a tribute to the proud and rich heritage of the Cherokee, Creek, Chickasaw, Choctaw and Seminole Tribes. It exhibits the works of famous Native American artists such as the late Jerome Tiger and Willard Stone through an art gallery and extensive displays. Other notable attractions include: • Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame • Ataloa Lodge Museum • U.S.S Batfish, a retired World War II submarine • War Memorial Park • Concerts ongoing at the civic center – check web listings • Coming soon: Three Forks Harbor Museum • Antique mall • Tiger art Gallery • See the 8 ft tall decorated guitars scattered throughout town Muskogee Chamber of Commerce 918.682.2401 MuskogeeChamber.org .